Data and Information Analyst

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Online GP access

Job summary

The University of Lancashire is modernising its strategic data and insight function, and seeks a Data and Information Analyst to develop high-quality reporting, dashboards and management information. You will work with colleagues across the institution to provide timely, meaningful insight and support evidence-based decision making.

In this role you’ll expand self-service data access, create sustainable reporting solutions and help stakeholders turn data into clear, actionable insights to drive

Qualifications

• You will be a data professional with ability to turn data into clear, meaningful insight.
• Experience with databases, reporting tools and data visualisation to present findings to non-technical audiences.
• Organised and collaborative, able to manage competing priorities and support evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality reporting, dashboards and management information.
• Expand self-service access to data for stakeholders.
• Enable stakeholders to make informed, evidence-based decisions and drive continuous improvement across the University.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualisation

Reporting

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

We’re on an exciting journey to modernise our strategic data and insight function, moving towards a more proactive approach that helps shape decisions and drive improvement across the University. As a Data and Information Analyst, you will play a key role in this transformation, developing high-quality reporting, dashboards and management information that provide timely, meaningful insight. Working with colleagues across the institution, you’ll help create sustainable reporting solutions, expand self-service access to data, and enable stakeholders to make informed, evidence-based decisions. This is an opportunity to be part of a team redefining how data and insight support the University, in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About you:

You will be a data professional who can turn data into clear, meaningful insight. With experience of working with databases, reporting tools and data visualisation, you can analyse information, understand business requirements and present findings in a way that is accessible to non-technical audiences. You’ll be organised and collaborative, with the ability to manage competing priorities and a genuine interest in using data to support better decision-making and continuous improvement across the University.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits

• attractive annual leave entitlement
• access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.